The Arizona Diamondbacks again are shopping right fielder Justin Upton, according to FoxSports.com. And the sense this time is that he will be dealt.

Upton’s name seemingly is mentioned each offseason and prior to the nonwaiver trading deadline each July, and this Hot Stove season apparently will be no different. This despite Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick recently saying Upton was “highly likely” to return in 2013.

“I’m open-minded and I’m going to listen to what people have to say,” Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers told The Arizona Republic. “If a deal presents itself that makes the Diamondbacks better, I think I need to be open-minded. The last two years, there has not been a deal that we felt made us better. That’s why we’ve retained him and we’ve kept him.”

CBSSports.com reports the Diamondbacks are seeking a shortstop, a third baseman and starting pitching in a deal for Upton.

The market for Upton is expected to be strong, though it might not include two usual suspects. USA Today reports the Boston Red Sox aren't a match, and the New York Post reports the New York Yankees aren't in on the talks. Among the teams that could be in the mix for Upton: the Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates.

Upton, 25, hit .280 with 17 homers, 67 RBIs, 18 stolen bases and a .785 OPS this past season. However, his numbers were down from 2011, when he hit .289-31-88 with an .898 OPS.

Under contract through the 2015 season, Upton signed a six-year, $50 million deal prior to the 2010 season.

Already this offseason, the Diamondbacks traded center fielder Chris Young to the Oakland A’s. However, they have good outfield depth with Upton, Jason Kubel, Gerardo Parra and Adam Eaton.